Live in the Truth!

My dear young people: Christ is your friend and he loves you very much. He is your best friend. To discover this, you must spend time talking to him in prayer. Your relationship with him will grow only through conversation with him. And from that prayerful conversation, you will hear him say: “You are my friends if you do what I command you” (Io. 15, 14). Follow the path marked out by your friend, Jesus. He wants to help you answer the difficult problems that life presents and he wants you to know as well that, is spite of unanswered questions and unsolved problems, he always loves you. Live in the knowledge of this truth. Let Christ lead you to the truth. Live in the peace and the love of Christ, and make that love known to others. “May the peace of Christ reign in your hearts... always be thankful” (Col. 3, 15). 

Pope John Paul II, 1989

Youth

The numbers speak for themselves. Mary was in her teens when called to be the Mother of God. Saint John was no older than 20 as he stood at the foot of the cross. Mother Theresa responded to God's call at 17. Jesus lived his whole life within the World Youth Day age bracket.

St Paul encourgaged Timothy, a young man living in the years after Jesus, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity."

We want to connect you to other young Catholics, encourage you in your faith, and support you in all you do - uni, school, work, friends - every facet of life.

Youth events happening in our area

World Youth Day photos and articles

Regular Youth Meetings

The youth of Holy Name have teamed up with Pymble parish, and attend their fantastic youth events, held for all ages. Come along and check it out!

Flame

Flame is a vibrant, enthusiastic gathering of young adults (17+) every second Friday night. All are welcome to come along for a night of great music, encouraging fellowship and a thought provoking talk.

Flame is held every first and third Friday of the month, with social time from 7:15pm, then starting at 7:30pm. The evening finishes around 9:30pm with supper. The night is held in the Marian Hall at Sacred Heart Church, 2 Richard Porter Way, Pymble. All are welcome to join us!

Remaining dates for 2008: Friday 5th December. (No Flame 21st November - come to iWitness instead!)

Ignite

Ignite is a group for all in years 9-12. We're meeting on the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month, from 7:30 - 10:00pm in the Oosh room, on top of the hill behind the church (follow the noise...) Anyone and everyone is welcome - it's a chance to hang out, have fun and eat of course. Along with this we're going to be taking a look at some challenging issues of the Faith, with the night's discussion alternating between a moral issue and a theological teaching each fortnight. Come along, pull up a bean bag and meet some other young Catholics from the Parish! Next nights are Friday 28th November, and 12th December.

Jericho

The place to go if you're aged 12-16. Held on every second Saturday night. Next night is a Talent Night! on the 22nd of November, with money raised going to Fr Chris Riley's Youth off the Streets. Come along and bring a friend!